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What We're Excited About
A new season of Northwest Now is in full swing! Watch Fridays at 7:30pm.
Here's what's coming up next from host Tom Layson and the Northwest Now team:
- 9/13 Puyallup Japanese Internment
- 9/27 Attorney General Race
- 10/4 6th District Race
Watch current and past episodes, listen to audio previews, and more.
Meet Alma from the PBS KIDS show Alma's Way this weekend!
We love when Alma comes to town, and this September you've got two chances to meet her!
- Fiesta de la Familia Saturday, September 7 from noon-7pm at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood
- Children's Museum of Tacoma Sunday, September 8 from 10:30am-noon
Bring the whole family, enjoy fun activities, and snap some photos with Alma! More info here.
Stream the best dramas from around the world!
KBTC Passport gives you access to gripping crime dramas, breathtaking period dramas, and captivating international drama curated by TV Connoisseur Walter Iuzzolino. New shows are added weekly! Explore the Global Drama collection. Don't have KBTC Passport? Donate and start watching today.
Northwest Now - KBTC's Weekly Public Affairs Show
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